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DN05 RMU

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

119,869 mi
Last recorded119,869 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 RMU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2025 119,869 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill corroded and holed within 30cm of rear axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Several cuts/splits to inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front shock absorbers heavily corroded

Front Coil spring corroded Both fronts heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General corrosion to front and rear suspension and braking components

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 119,697 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both fronts corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both fronts (1.2.1 (f))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both fronts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General corrosion to front and rear suspension and braking components

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge and tyre perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 118,804 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General corrosion to front suspension components

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearingon inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Small metal pipe corroded near fual tank ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 116,696 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded And both front lower suspension arms and bushes worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Vehicle underside surface corrosion

Fail 25 Jan 2022 116,696 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded And both front lower suspension arms and bushes worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Vehicle underside surface corrosion

Pass 5 Feb 2021 114,035 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 111,881 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 109,825 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 107,224 miles

Nearside Front brake slight bind

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 2 Feb 2018 107,224 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake slight bind

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 12 Dec 2016 104,061 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Dec 2016 104,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 96,769 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 94,590 miles

n/s and o/s dipped beam dull

split in nearside front tyre wall

Pass 16 Dec 2013 90,645 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 90,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Dec 2012 80,518 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

rear seat belts not checked due to seats folded down

washer switch intermitant

Pass 6 Dec 2012 80,518 miles

rear seat belts not checked due to seats folded down

washer switch intermitant

Pass 8 Dec 2011 62,950 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 45,251 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Dec 2009 42,385 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 39,711 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 May 2008 38,767 miles

Front bumper insecure

Offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge.

Fail 8 May 2008 38,645 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front bumper insecure

Offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge.

How Reliable is the Nissan Almera?

Based on 2,976,239 MOT tests across 231,560 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
5,550
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
231,560
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 141,538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 88,997
Brake pipe excessively corroded 84,584
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 77,923
position lamp(s) not working 67,756
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DN05 RMU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 58,958 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Almera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 141,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DN05 RMU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Almera typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Nissan Almera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DN05 RMU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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